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Linda Jefferson

1945 - 2025

Jefferson - Linda J., 79, of Johnstown, Pa., went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2025, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born August 5, 1945, to John R. Jefferson and Louise F. (McGinty) Jefferson. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Evelyn Randolph (Jefferson), John (Beaver) Jefferson, Keith...

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Clifford Dayton

1970 - 2025

"Bud," 54, Mine 40 of Windber, passed away April 20, 2025, at home. Born July 20, 1970, in Windber. Preceded in death by his father, Clifford E. Dayton; sister, Joann (Dayton) Darin; maternal grandparents, Fred and Delephia Clark; paternal grandparents, Harry and Ada Dayton; also by numerous uncles, aunts and...

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Anthony LoGrasso

1939 - 2025

85, Hollywood, Fla., passed away March 25, 2025. Born December 7, 1939, in Johnstown, son of the late Charles and Angeline (Speranza) LoGrasso. Preceded in death by sister, Rosalie (LoGrasso) Verhovsek. Survived by loving wife, Azucena Abreu (Marquez) LoGrasso; stepsons, Fran, and Mannie; and numerous other family...

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Sister M. Concetta Fabo OSF

FABIO - Sister M. Concetta (Margaret), a sister of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities, died on April 17, 2025, at Vincentian Home, where she had resided for a few years. She was predeceased by her parents, John C. Fabo and Mary Agnes Balazik Fabo, and siblings, Charles, Mary Jane, Evelyn, John, Charlotte and...

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Thomas Storm

1947 - 2025

Thomas Leo Storm, 78, of Lewistown, PA, passed away on March 17, 2025.
There will be a funeral mass held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10 a.m. at the St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 159 Hickory Street, Ashville, PA.
Should friends desire, memorials can be made to: St. Vincent dePaul Society, 3 West Monument Square,...

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Richard Roman

1968 - 2025

ROMAN - Richard "Rik," passed away peacefully after a brave battle with cancer on April 14, 2025, at Windber Hospice. Born Dec. 28, 1968, in Windber. Preceded in death by grandparents, Mike and Julia Kondas; father-in-law, Joe Marva; sister-in-law, Denise (Marva) Keller; and cousin, Micky Kondas. Survived by mother,...

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Lisa Sabo

1959 - 2025

SABO - Lisa D., 66, of Johnstown, passed away on April 15, 2025. Born Jan. 26, 1959, daughter of the late Irving and Elizabeth (Berta) Bratter. Survived by loving husband of 41 years, Victor Sabo; sister, Barbara Keim (David); sister-in-law, Diane Thomas (Sam); one niece; and two nephews. Lisa enjoyed going out to...

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Andrew Zahurak

1956 - 2025

ZAHURAK - Andrew T. "Deke," 68, Johnstown, passed away on April 14, 2025, at home. Born July 4, 1956, in Johnstown, son of Ronald J. Sr. and Joanne E. (Reynolds) Zahurak. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by brothers, Daniel, and wife, Mary Kay (Alwine), and Ronald Zahurak Jr., and sister, Tammy A. Harrison,...

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Mr. Brian Hershberger

1954 - 2025

Hershberger - Brian Clifford, 70, of Hillsborough, N.C., died peacefully at home surrounded by his wife, children and favorite music on April 6, 2025. Brian was born in Johnstown, Pa., on April 22, 1954. His early life in Westmont included summers at Bethco Pines, baseball, golf, football, Indian Guides with his...

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Mary Cruse

1945 - 2025

CRUSE - Mary C. (Zabala), 79, of Johnstown, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 14, 2025. Born on April 22, 1945, in Johnstown, she was the daughter of the late Myrtle Fiscus and Jesse Zabala. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert E. Cruse; sisters, Loretta Zabala,...

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James Miller Sr.

1939 - 2025

Miller - James "Jim" R. Sr., age 85, of Johnstown, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, at his residence, reuniting with the love of his life, Jean A. (Fama) Miller in Heaven. Family members surrounded him at the time of his passing. A lifelong resident of the Johnstown area, Jim was known for his unwavering...

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Karl Kadi

1947 - 2025

Kadi - Karl Steven, 77, of Seward, passed away April 12, 2025, at Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown. Born May 27, 1947, in Johnstown, son of John W. and Ann (Surike) Kadi. Preceded in death by parents and sister-in-law, Kathy. Survived by brother, John R. Kadi, of Armagh. Karl was a member of Holy Family Catholic...

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Gerard Campagna

1962 - 2025

Early morning on April 13, 2025, Jerry as he was known to his family and many friends, passed away unexpectedly leaving a void in our hearts that will never be filled. Preceded in death by parents, Michael and Frances (Yurkovich) Campagna; father-in-law, Jerry Paul Gawel; and many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins...

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Lisa Maxwell

1973 - 2025

Maxwell - Lisa J. (Mullen), 51, Cresson, entered Eternal Life on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at her home. Born October 27, 1973, Altoona, daughter of Daniel and Sheila (Cassidy) Mullen. She is survived by her loving parents; daughters, Lily, Emma and Tia Maxwell; son, Sean Maxwell; brothers, Benjamin, Brian, Peter...

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Susan Yoder

1963 - 2025

It is with deep sadness that we share with family and friends the passing of Susan Beth (Miller) Yoder of East Berlin. She formerly resided in Stoystown. Susan was born December 18, 1963, in Johnstown. She is the daughter of Charles Miller of Stoystown and Mary Ann (Mueller) Miller, who passed away 31 years ago. She...

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Arnold Inzko

1932 - 2025

Inzko - Arnold Joseph, 92, of Johnstown, passed away on April 11, 2025. Born October 6, 1932, in Austria, to the late Arno Klein and Thusnelda Inzko. Arnold is survived by his loving wife, Gabriella (Ruzsics) Inzko; children, Andrea Wilkie (Duncan Wilkie) and Alaric Inzko; grandchildren, Ashton Runals (Shantel),...

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Linda Miller

1947 - 2025

Miller - Linda L., 77, of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord Saturday morning, April 12, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 25, 1947, in Zelienople, a daughter of the late Robert Carl and Mary Louise (Somerville) Glenn. She married Richard C. Miller on June 15, 1974, in...

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Mary Spaugy

1949 - 2025

, 76, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on April 12, 2025, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. She was born February 2, 1949, to the late Violet Miller. She was preceded in death by her sisters Mae Lloyd and Betty Adams, and brother Charles Miller. She is survived by her husband Terry L. Spaugy, Sr....

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Christopher Crissman

1968 - 2025

57, Cherry Tree, passed away April 10, 2025, at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Born March 30, 1968, in Lock Haven, son of the late Jack and Nancy (Groce) Crissman. Survived by loving wife of 20 years, Christina (Lloyd) Crissman, Cherry Tree; children, Christopher Crissman Jr. and Courtnee Crissman, both of Maryland;...

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Stephen Silich Jr.

1961 - 2025

Stephen John Silich Jr., Colver, Age 64. Born Jan. 8, 1961 in Colver. Died April 11, 2025 at home. Son of Stephen and Loretta (Krug) Silich Sr. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by brothers and a sister, William Silich; Robert (Kim) Silich; Catherine (Edward) Smith and Timothy Silich, also several nieces and...

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Philip Scott

1927 - 2025

97, Johnstown, died April 11, 2025, at The Villa Personal Care Home. Born July 2, 1927, in Johnstown, PA, son of Thomas and Magdeline (Schreyer) Scott, raised by his beloved aunt Mercedes Scott. He was preceded in death by his parents and aunt; wife, Mary Catherine (Smith); son, Thomas; brother, Raymond. Survived by...

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Gerald Johnston

1930 - 2025

Gerald Samuel Johnston, M.D., Ph.D., Ret. Colonel US Army, of Bethesda, Maryland died on April 5, 2025 at the age of 94. Born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania he was a 1947 graduate of Ferndale High School, and a 1956 School of Medicine graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. In June of 1956 he married the former...

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Helen Camille

1938 - 2025

86, Upper Yoder Township, formerly of Benshoff Hill, died peacefully at home on April 3, 2025. Born June 3, 1938 in Dunlo, Pa., daughter of Stephen and Pauline (Larnek) Lemansky. Preceded in death by her husband, Roland. Survived by daughter, Nicolle Boast (Robert); grandchildren, Brittany Coleman (Michael), Matthew...

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Florence Harchick

1930 - 2025

95, of Johnstown, died April 10, 2025, in the comfort of her home with loving son Richard. Born February 28, 1930, in Windber, she is the daughter of John Barzensky, Stanley and Lottie (Chubski) Ciupak. She is preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Stephen Harchick Jr.; sisters, Grace Lee, Mary Passano,...

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Karen Palmer

1957 - 2025

67, of Johnstown, passed away April 9, 2025, at home. Born July 28, 1957, in Johnstown, daughter of Clarence and Mary Louise (Clark) Malzi. Preceded in death by parents, and siblings. Survived by loving husband of 51 years, Robert Palmer and children, Shawn Malzi with Randi Malzi, Tanya Brawley, Amy Palmer, and...

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Constance Smith

1932 - 2025

92, Hampton Township, Pa., went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2025. Born on November 20, 1932, in St. Michael, Pa., daughter of William and Rachel (Benneto) Nancollas. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Smith; brother, Robert; sisters, Laura Moore, Dorothy Fyfe, Phyllis...

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Gary Pavlosky

1948 - 2025

77, of Johnstown, died April 8, 2025, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born February 2, 1948, in Johnstown, the son of William and Verna (Rager) Pavlosky. Preceded in death by parents; brother, William Jr.; and sisters, Betty Shearer, Charlotte Gehlmann, and Wilma Peterson. Survived by loving wife, Karen (Leech)...

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Janet Knapp

1940 - 2025

84, of Johnstown, died April 8, 2025, at Heritage Ridge, surrounded by her loving family. Born May 19, 1940, in Johnstown, she is the daughter of Stanley and Mary (Spinda) Barczak. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Donald Knapp; and brother, Ronald Barczak. Survived by children, Joseph (Melinda) Knapp, Mary...

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Patricia Meyers

1945 - 2025

Meyers - Patricia (Stopko), 80, of Johnstown, Pa., passed on April 8, 2025, at home after a five-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born March 1945 in Windber, Pa., daughter of Walter Sr. and Stella Stopko. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Jason Meyers; brother, Walter Stopko Jr.; and...

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Gloria Ross

1929 - 2025

ROSS - Gloria, 95, of Johnstown, passed away April 8, 2025, at Horizons Personal Care Center. Born Oct. 12, 1929, in Johnstown, daughter of Frank and Helen (Noon) Berkebile Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert Ross; infant brother and sister, Robert and Betty; brother, Jack and wife Aileen Berkebile;...

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Richard Sharbaugh

1949 - 2025

Sharbaugh - Richard Gerard, 76, of Indiana, passed peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2025. Richard was born on January 11, 1949, in Johnstown, to the late Richard and Mary (Ertter) Sharbaugh.
Dick was raised in Carrolltown and graduated from Bishop Carroll High School in 1967 and received a congressional nomination to...

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Susan Moranduzzo

1955 - 2025

69, of Johnstown, died on April 8, 2025, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born July 12, 1955, in Johnstown, the daughter of J. Leonard and Emma Louise (Kaltenbaugh) Kimmel. Preceded in death by parents and husband, Alan Ray Moranduzzo, who died April 16, 2017. Survived by sisters, Elaine (Bill) Irvin, Linda (Robert)...

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James Vitalie

1925 - 2025

Vitalie - James, with heavy hearts, we announced the passing of James Samuel Vitalie, who left this world on March 5, 2025, after a life well-lived and deeply cherished at the ago of 100 years old. Born on January 11, 1925, in South Fork, Pa., Jim dedicated over 21 years of his life to serving his country as a proud...

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Patricia Mauk

1946 - 2025

MAUK - Patricia Gail, 78, Johnstown, passed away on April 5, 2025. Born August 31, 1946, in Johnstown, daughter of Clarence E. and Lois E. (Schwartzentruver) Furlong. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Donald Mauk; daughter, Tara Mauk-Barnes; and brother, Gary Furlong. Survived by sister-in-law, Polly Furlong,...

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Mary Dumm

1930 - 2025

94, of Ebensburg, passed away peacefully at her home on April 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 1, 1930, in Dean Township, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Luther) McDermott. In addition to her parents, Dee was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clair Joseph Dumm;...

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John Solarczyk

1936 - 2025

"Yunk," 88, Cresson, died April 6, 2025, at McCullough Place. Born June 20, 1936, in Lilly, son of the late Albert and Anna (Kodosky) Solarczyk. Survived by wife of 65 years, Veronica (Philips) Solarczyk; children, Greg, and Kathleen (Dennis Dombrosky); grandchildren, Arthur Shaffer, Benjamin and Owen Dombrosky;...

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Margaret Norton

1950 - 2025

Norton - Margaret Marron, of Springfield, Va., (from Windber, Pa.) was called home to the Lord on April 6, 2025, after her battle with cancer and cardiac failure. She was born in Windber, Pa., to Hugh and Stella (Delehunt) Marron on February 8, 1950. Margaret was the first born of three children. She is survived by...

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Helen LaTulippe

1939 - 2025

LaTULIPPE - Helen, L., 86, of Richland Township, passed away on February 24, 2025. Born February 9, 1939, in Johnstown, daughter of William A. and Marie (Trusch) Vickroy. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward B. LaTulippe; sisters, Marie Devore, Doris Keifline; and a brother, Philip Vickroy. Survived by...

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John George

1955 - 2025

GEORGE - John M., 69, of Johnstown, died April 7, 2025, at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Born Oct. 3, 1955, in New York, the son of Joseph P. and Alice C. (Milazzo) George, who preceded him in death. Survived by his loving wife, Janet O'Brien; children, Christine and Joseph; grandchildren, Daniel, Lennox, Summer, Carter,...

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Kevin Chynoweth

1958 - 2025

CHYNOWETH - Kevin J., 66, of Blough. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kevin, beloved father, grandfather, and community pillar, who dedicated his life to serving others through his unwavering generosity and self-sacrifice. He passed on April 6, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in...

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Martha Lopez

1935 - 2025

(Fabina), 89, Johnstown, passed away April 5, 2025, at Memorial Medical Center. Born November 16, 1935, in Johnstown, daughter of the late George Sr. and Rachel (Mitchell) Fabina; husband, Frank Lopez Sr.; brother, George Fabina Jr.; and sister, Barbara Swartz. Survived by loving children, Frank Lopez Jr., married...

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Regis Farabaugh

1930 - 2025

Farabaugh - Regis E., 94, of Chest Springs, in residence at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, at the medical center. He was born August 4, 1930, in Loretto, the youngest son of the late Erhart A. and Marie C. (Smithbower) Farabaugh. On September 4, 1957, in St....

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Janet Gindlesperger

1937 - 2025

88, of Hooversville, passed away April 5, 2025 at her home. Born January 2, 1937 in Hooversville the daughter of David J. and Rella M. (Buchanan) Lohr. Also preceded in death by husband of 45 years Ronald G. Gindlesperger, Sr. and 8 siblings Zella Naugle, Dayton Lohr, Gerald Lohr, Geneva Brant, Fred Lohr, Kenneth...

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Frederick Mickel

1935 - 2025

Mickel- Frederick B., 89, of Richland, passed away April 2, 2025. He was born in Johnstown August 13, 1935, son of the late Otis and Irene (Meloy) Mickel. Fred is survived by his wife of 52 years, Alice (Gregorchik); his children: Kimberly Liotta (Larry), Jacquelyn Mickel (Brad Lindner), Stephanie Mickel (Drew...

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Mary C. Kania

1929 - 2025

96, of Twin Rocks, passed away Saturday April 5, 2025 at the home of her daughter in Clune, Pa. Born February 9, 1929 in Wehrum, daughter on the late John Anstead and Anna (Kelly) Anstead-Ayers. Last surviving member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by husband Stanley Kania, Sr., sons: Gary,...

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Josephine Spangler

1927 - 2025

Spangler, Josephine A., 97, of Davidsville, died April 4, 2025, at Laurel View Village with her husband by her side. Born November 23, 1927, in Hollsopple, she was the daughter of Sam and Mary Rose (Negast) DiMauro. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Charles, Helen, Rose, and Pauline. She is...

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Patricia Kopas

1936 - 2025

89 of Northern Cambria passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, at UPMC Altoona.
She was born on January 11, 1936, a daughter to the late William and Mildred (Wiewiora) Carroll. She married Raymond Kopas on April 27, 1954, in Barnesboro. He preceded her in death on December 15, 2005. Also preceded in...

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Sara Shahade

1927 - 2025

G., 97, of Westmont, passed away on April 03, 2025. Sara was born April 5, 1927 in Johnstown, PA. Daughter of Alexander and Elizabeth (Heider) Shahade. Preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Robert (Ruth Jabbour) and Theodore (Virginia) Shahade; her sisters, Mary Alvanette (Frederick) Kennan and Genevieve...

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Barbara Tremba

1949 - 2025

TREMBA - Barbara J., 75, New Germany, passed away April 3, 2025, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born June 30, 1949, in Johnstown, daughter of David L. and Clara Mae (Costlow) Woodside. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Cathy Mae Warren; brother, James Woodside; and son-in-law, Rick Care. Survived by...

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James Bivens

1939 - 2025

BIVENS---James L. "Jim," 85, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Born a son of George H. and Ann E. (Knepper) Bivens. Preceded in death by parents and brother, George W. Bivens. Survived by wife of 62 years, Joan Yvonne (Bukovec); daughter, Lisa (Chris) Wachs and nephews, George L. and Jeffrey L....

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